Old Ferry Vessel for Shipbreaking from Japan
A roll-on/roll-off ferryboat past its operational life, destined for scrapping at a coastal yard. Classified under HTS 8908.00.00.00 for vessels and floating structures imported explicitly for breaking up. Propulsion systems remain but are non-functional.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide last voyage logs proving non-commercial status; comply with SOLAS deletion requirements; inspect for vehicle deck hazardous residues